I've been primarily a Windows C++ developer for 12 years with a little Java, Perl, Python, and lately Ruby along the way. I've never looked at line of Smalltalk until recently. But that all changed when I decided to get a Masters in CS and since a PhD isn't out of the question write a thesis.
When asked by a co-worker what my thesis topic would be, I said "maybe something with peer-to-peer, gaming, collaborative environments, 3D, education, visual programming, interaction design, or languages" (big list I know but somewhat ordered). I started digging around and noticed a pattern... Smalltalk, Squeak, Croquet, and Seaside kept coming up (although it took a little while to notice the mouse icon and 3d bunny.
So I've ordered the book "Object Land", downloaded all the free books and Squeak (ordered the DVD too), and joined the list. But I'm still having trouble narrowing down a thesis topic to present to my advisor (for adjustment I'm sure).
Anyone have any suggestions for a thesis topic? Maybe there is some part of Squeak that the community would like documented/researched/implemented. P2P gaming/collaboration using Croquet sound interesting, but I'm pretty open for suggestions.
Thanks, Robert
PS: As a working C++ developer it will take a while for me to finish the thesis and my masters.
Hi Robert.
I recommend asking the main "squeak-dev" mailing list! I'm sure you'll get a very warm reception there. The Croquet mailing list is also a good place to ask. Croquet has many unexplored academic opportunities.
If I was in your shoes, I'd be looking at finding some other area of science / technology / business where Croquet would be profoundly useful. Personally I'd be looking at re-creating a useful, virtual office environment with shared documents and system for managing information, but then I'm boring.
Michael.
On 6/13/07, Robert Stehwien rstehwien@gmail.com wrote:
I've been primarily a Windows C++ developer for 12 years with a little Java, Perl, Python, and lately Ruby along the way. I've never looked at line of Smalltalk until recently. But that all changed when I decided to get a Masters in CS and since a PhD isn't out of the question write a thesis.
When asked by a co-worker what my thesis topic would be, I said "maybe something with peer-to-peer, gaming, collaborative environments, 3D, education, visual programming, interaction design, or languages" (big list I know but somewhat ordered). I started digging around and noticed a pattern... Smalltalk, Squeak, Croquet, and Seaside kept coming up (although it took a little while to notice the mouse icon and 3d bunny.
So I've ordered the book "Object Land", downloaded all the free books and Squeak (ordered the DVD too), and joined the list. But I'm still having trouble narrowing down a thesis topic to present to my advisor (for adjustment I'm sure).
Anyone have any suggestions for a thesis topic? Maybe there is some part of Squeak that the community would like documented/researched/implemented. P2P gaming/collaboration using Croquet sound interesting, but I'm pretty open for suggestions.
Thanks, Robert
PS: As a working C++ developer it will take a while for me to finish the thesis and my masters. _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list Beginners@lists.squeakfoundation.org http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners
Michael,
I recommend asking the main "squeak-dev" mailing list! I'm sure you'll get a very warm reception there. The Croquet mailing list is also a good place to ask. Croquet has many unexplored academic opportunities.
I'll try casting my line on those two lists. I too feel that croquet has much unexplored potential.
If I was in your shoes, I'd be looking at finding some other area of science / technology / business where Croquet would be profoundly useful. Personally I'd be looking at re-creating a useful, virtual office environment with shared documents and system for managing information, but then I'm boring.
Not completely boring :). A virtual office could be quite useful.
--Robert
Consider something about how continuation-based frameworks/smalltalk are more accessible to end users/allow them good scripting/customising times? Of course, it would be difficult to find test subjects for this, and I don't know how many credible office apps there are implemented in squeak. Of course, that may be going over old ground.
Actually, the phrase that springs to mind is "ad hoc collaboration" - do something about managing and supporting groups or individuals who need to develop and document processes that they create and change on the fly. Journal-based user interfaces? Of course, I suspect that you'll want to keep your coding to a minimum, so you can focus on measuring results.
On 6/13/07, Robert Stehwien rstehwien@gmail.com wrote:
I've been primarily a Windows C++ developer for 12 years with a little Java, Perl, Python, and lately Ruby along the way. I've never looked at line of Smalltalk until recently. But that all changed when I decided to get a Masters in CS and since a PhD isn't out of the question write a thesis.
When asked by a co-worker what my thesis topic would be, I said "maybe something with peer-to-peer, gaming, collaborative environments, 3D, education, visual programming, interaction design, or languages" (big list I know but somewhat ordered). I started digging around and noticed a pattern... Smalltalk, Squeak, Croquet, and Seaside kept coming up (although it took a little while to notice the mouse icon and 3d bunny.
So I've ordered the book "Object Land", downloaded all the free books and Squeak (ordered the DVD too), and joined the list. But I'm still having trouble narrowing down a thesis topic to present to my advisor (for adjustment I'm sure).
Anyone have any suggestions for a thesis topic? Maybe there is some part of Squeak that the community would like documented/researched/implemented. P2P gaming/collaboration using Croquet sound interesting, but I'm pretty open for suggestions.
Thanks, Robert
PS: As a working C++ developer it will take a while for me to finish the thesis and my masters. _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list Beginners@lists.squeakfoundation.org http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners
Marcin,
Thanks for the suggestions. Once I decide on a topic (and get adviser approval), I'll probably post it to the list.
--Robert
On 6/13/07, Marcin Tustin mm3@zepler.net wrote:
Consider something about how continuation-based frameworks/smalltalk are more accessible to end users/allow them good scripting/customising times? Of course, it would be difficult to find test subjects for this, and I don't know how many credible office apps there are implemented in squeak. Of course, that may be going over old ground.
Actually, the phrase that springs to mind is "ad hoc collaboration" - do something about managing and supporting groups or individuals who need to develop and document processes that they create and change on the fly. Journal-based user interfaces? Of course, I suspect that you'll want to keep your coding to a minimum, so you can focus on measuring results.
On 6/13/07, Robert Stehwien rstehwien@gmail.com wrote:
I've been primarily a Windows C++ developer for 12 years with a little Java, Perl, Python, and lately Ruby along the way. I've never looked at line of Smalltalk until recently. But that all changed when I decided to get a Masters in CS and since a PhD isn't out of the question write a thesis.
When asked by a co-worker what my thesis topic would be, I said "maybe something with peer-to-peer, gaming, collaborative environments, 3D, education, visual programming, interaction design, or languages" (big list I know but somewhat ordered). I started digging around and noticed a pattern... Smalltalk, Squeak, Croquet, and Seaside kept coming up (although it took a little while to notice the mouse icon and 3d bunny.
So I've ordered the book "Object Land", downloaded all the free books and Squeak (ordered the DVD too), and joined the list. But I'm still having trouble narrowing down a thesis topic to present to my advisor (for adjustment I'm sure).
Anyone have any suggestions for a thesis topic? Maybe there is some part of Squeak that the community would like documented/researched/implemented. P2P
gaming/collaboration using
Croquet sound interesting, but I'm pretty open for suggestions.
Thanks, Robert
PS: As a working C++ developer it will take a while for me to finish the thesis and my masters. _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list Beginners@lists.squeakfoundation.org
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